Wellbeing Dimension: Ecosystem Wellbeing
Ecosystem Wellbeing promotes prosperous regions by addressing economic, cultural, and environmental balance. This domain fosters sustainability and resilience within local and regional ecosystems. The Ecosystem Wellbeing Domain includes Economic Wellbeing, Cultural Wellbeing, and Environmental Wellbeing.
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Bilingualism and Empathy in Childhood: How Language Builds Social Understanding
Could speaking more than one language lead to more empathetic, socially aware individuals? Empathy—the ability to understand and share another person’s thoughts and emotions—is a cornerstone of social and emotional development. Meanwhile, bilingualism is increasingly common in today’s globalised world, with more than half the world’s population estimated to be bilingual or multilingual. While much…
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The Neuroscience of Words: How Language Shapes the Brain
Have you ever wondered how simply hearing a word can trigger a memory, a feeling, or even a physical response? Language is often described as humanity’s most powerful tool, yet neuroscience reveals that it is much more than a means of communication—it is a formative force that sculpts our brains across development, cultures, and even…
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A Parent’s Guide to Selecting Books Your Children Will Love
Have you ever stood in a bookstore or library, staring at rows of colourful children’s books, wondering which one will actually engage your child? You’re not alone. With thousands of titles available, selecting the right book can feel overwhelming—but with a little guidance, choosing stories that captivate and support your child’s growth becomes joyful and…
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Collecting Memories for Your Children: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Have you ever come across an old photo, drawing, or story from your childhood that instantly took you back? These fragments of the past don’t just trigger nostalgia—they anchor us in who we are. Imagine offering that same gift of identity and warmth to your children. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that shape…
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Dancing with Archetypes: Fairy Tales, Jung, and the Inner World of the Child
Do you remember the first story that truly moved you? Perhaps it was a dragon-guarded tower, a wise old owl, or a magical forest. Long before children can explain their feelings in words, they understand the world through stories and movement. Once upon a time, we all knew how to speak the language of symbols,…
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Mapping the Invisible Ties that Drive Team Success
Have you ever walked into a room where the content was brilliant but the energy flat? Picture a 300-seat auditorium before a lecture on creative problem-solving. The ideas are top-notch, but the space is stiff: rows lock everyone in, students hunch behind laptops, and only one voice fills the air. The questions land with a…
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5 Ways to Make Friends as a Parent
Do you ever feel like making new friends as a parent feels harder than folding a fitted sheet one-handed? Making friends as an adult can be tough – and even tougher when you’re a couple juggling kids, work and never-ending laundry. Yet, strong friendships are very important for wellbeing, and research shows that social connections…
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7 Ways to Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Have you ever watched your child standing on the edge of a group, unsure how to join in – and wondered how you could help? Watching your child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. You see it in the lunchroom, on the playground, or after school: your child standing alone, unsure how to…
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Tumble, Jump, Repeat: How Physical Play Fuels Brain Development and Resilience
Do you remember the joy of climbing trees, leaping across puddles, or play-wrestling with friends? When was the last time you saw a child roll down a grassy hill or leap across rocks in a stream? The Hidden Power of Play: More Than Just Fun These simple, spontaneous moments of physical play may seem like…
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Embodied Traditions: How Intergenerational Movement and Cultural Dance Shape Identity and Wellbeing
What if the most powerful stories we inherit aren’t spoken or written – but danced? Can movement carry memory? Across cultures and generations, intergenerational movement and dance are far more than performance – they are a living, breathing archive of embodied knowledge, identity, and collective memory. Across the world, communities use dance not only as…
